Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25. Health § 25-2-112.7. Crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate--definitions
Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) “Birth parent” means a natural parent, by birth, of a child born in this state. “Birth parent” also includes a presumed father or putative father in accordance with the presumptions for determination of paternity as set forth in section 25-2-112(3) or a putative father who is not married to the mother who signs a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity.
(b) “Material information” means the legal name of a birth parent, the birth date of a birth parent, the mother's maiden name prior to a first marriage, if applicable, and the place of birth of a birth parent.
(2) A birth parent commits the crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate if the birth parent knowingly and intentionally misrepresents material information that is used to create a child's birth certificate.
(3) A person who commits the crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(3) The crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate is a petty offense.
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